Shopska Salad (Traditional Bulgarian Salad)
Shopska salad is the classic Bulgarian tomato and cucumber salad, topped with crumbled white cheese. Salt, a splash of vinegar, and olive oil are the only dressing it needs.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 English cucumber halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced into rings
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1/3 cup crumbled sirene or feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- olives optional
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, and parsley in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and let stand 10 minutes.
- Add the vinegar (optional) and olive oil and toss gently.
- Top with the crumbled cheese and olives if using. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Bulgarian sirene is sold at Eastern European and Mediterranean grocery stores.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 44.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.9mg
